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Andes to the Atlantic Experience

25 days Rio de Janeiro to La Paz

Trip Code: SXRL

Rio de Janeiro, Iguassu Falls, Pantanal Wetlands, Santa Cruz, Sucre, PotosÌ, Salar de Uyuni Salt Flats, La Paz.

Magnificent wildlife, deafening waterfalls and the serene Salar de Uyuni highlight this adventure. (Days 1-25 of the full Southern Cross itinerary)

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Day 1 Arrive Rio de Janeiro
Arrive in Rio at any time.
Day 2-5 Ilha Grande / Paraty
Leaving the incomparable Rio de Janeiro we head out to Ilha Grande, a picturesque laid back coastal island. Cross back to the mainland for a night in Paraty.
Day 6-11 Iguassu Falls / Bonito
Travel overnight and wake up in Foz de Iguaçu home of the Brazilian side of the magnificent Iguassu Falls. Next, cross through the vast cattle ranches of Mato Grosso do Sul en route to Western Brazil and outdoor playground of Bonito. Choose from various options including snorkeling in crystal clear rivers with brilliantly coloured fish or visiting spectacular caves and waterfalls.
Day 12-15 Pantanal / Corumbá/Santa Cruz (2B,2L,2D)
Join a 2-day excursion to the immense Pantanal wetlands, famed for its prolific wildlife. Marvel at macaws, Jabiru storks, giant otters, caimans and countless other species of fauna. Cross into Bolivia at Corumbá, with our first stop in Puerto Suarez. This is the gateway for our overnight train to Santa Cruz, Bolivia's second largest city. Once a backwater frontier town, it has now grown into Bolivia’s second largest city. Fly to Sucre.
Day 16-18 Sucre
This lovely, historic town is the former Bolivian capital and the seat of government. Explore Sucre’s museums, markets and colonial buildings. Optional trips include a visit to view dinosaur tracks!
Day 19 Potosí
The highest city of its size in the world, UNESCO World Heritage Potosí has had a tumultuous history as a silver mining capital during colonial times. Descend into the working mines of Potosí for a real eye-opening excursion.
Day 20-23 Uyuni / Salt Lakes Excursion (2B,3L,2D)
Embark on a journey through the impressive Salar de Uyuni. Spend three days exploring the piercing blue skies and blinding white salt flats by four-wheel-drive vehicles. Head to La Paz on night bus/train.
Day 24 La Paz
Although Sucre is the official capital, La Paz is the centre for commerce, finance and industry, and the de facto capital of Bolivia.
Day 25 Depart La Paz
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